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My pet rat has severe bumblefoot. What can i do for him at home? I have Bactine, peroxide, iodine and Silver ointment but nothing is helping that rock-hard swelling and abscess. Please help!

Posted on December 11, 2017 in Questions

Thank you for contacting us with your question! My name is Dr. Kristi Rhodes and I am a veterinarian at North Bay Animal Hospital. My interest is primarily in exotic animal medicine because I love rats as well, so I...

What Is Parvovirus And How To Properly Clean Up If Your Dog Has Been Infected

Posted on December 21, 2015 in Caring for your pet, News, Questions, Tips & Advice

Tags: canine, dogs, parvo

Canine Parvovirus (also called parvo) is a very contagious and potentially fatal viral disease seen in dogs. Most commonly, parvovirus causes gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the stomach and intestines. About Parvovirus Canine parvovirus is contagious and can survive for several...

We have 2 love birds–male is 10 and female is 3. We are considering moving to Europe. They must have microchip or legband. Can birds this small be safely microchipped?

Posted on July 22, 2014 in Questions

Tags: avian, birds, microchipping

Thank you for your inquiry. Microchipping birds (love birds) is safe and recommended. We can help you with this and the necessary registration of those microchips. Call us at 813-973-8566. Dr. Borderieux will be happy to help you with your...

Canine arthritis – is there anything that can be done?

Posted on February 13, 2011 in Caring for your pet, News, Questions, Tips & Advice

The term arthritis is used for any abnormal change in the joint. The normal joint has cartilage and fluid that act as a cushion and prevent two bones from rubbing together. As arthritis progresses, these cushions degrade and the joint...

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